Need Food? It’s a SNAP!
AM I ELIGIBLE?
Answer a few income and household questions to determine if you may be eligible for SNAP.
Review the Deduction Checklist to make sure you’re receiving the correct benefit amount.
WHAT IS SNAP?
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federally-funded program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS). SNAP offers nutrition assistance to eligible individuals and families and allows recipients to purchase healthy, nutritious food at participating entities. SNAP benefits are deposited monthly to an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) account. Account holders are given a plastic EBT card that can be swiped like a regular credit/debit card. SNAP was changed from its original name, “food stamps” in 2008 to better reflect the program’s purpose.
Helpful Resources:
- SNAP FAQ for Immigrant Communities and Mixed Status Families
- SNAP FAQ for Older Adults
- SNAP FAQ for College-Age Students
- SNAP FAQ for New and Expecting Parents
- EHC!’s Master SNAP FAQ Sheet
EHC! SNAP FAQ Webinar Series
SNAP ONLINE PRESCREENER & SNAP CALL CENTER
End Hunger CT! can assist in finding out if you may be eligible to receive SNAP benefits. You can use our online Prescreener, or call us at 866-974-SNAP (7627) to speak with a Call Center Associate. Our staff will pre-screen you and assist you in submitting an application. The Department of Social Services will contact you to determine eligibility. Our Call Center associates are available 7 days a week and can assist you in English and Spanish.
SNAP Call Center Hours*:
MON – FRI 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
SAT 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM**
SUN 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM**
*By appointment only when possible outside of standard program hours of operation
**Weekend by appointment only.
SNAP Call Center hours are also available specifically for Older Adults (age 60+) Mon-Fri 8am-10am. Please email SNAP@endhungerct.org or call (866) 974-7627 and ask for an older adult appointment.
SNAP SKIMMING – PROTECT AGAINST STOLEN BENEFITS, OR APPLY FOR REPLACEMENT FUNDS
“Skimming” refers to a process in which scammers install small devices designed to collect personal information from cards onto store checkout machines so they can steal benefits. If you are receiving SNAP benefits, there are precautions you can take to protect yourself against skimming. If you think that your benefits have been stolen, you should act as soon as you suspect fraud has occurred.
HELP US PROMOTE THE SNAP PROGRAM